WWE fans are paying significantly more to attend RAW and SmackDown in 2025, and itâ€s not just inflation driving the spike.
According to new data analyzed by Brandon Thurston of Wrestlenomics, average ticket prices for WWEâ€s North American TV events have nearly doubled since the TKO merger in September 2023.
The report, which draws from Pollstar data, shows that while most of the live entertainment world has seen flat ticket pricing, WWEâ€s prices surged by 60% from 2024 to 2025 alone. That increase far exceeds other major sports leagues — including the NBA, which saw only a 21% jump in average prices during the same period.
Whatâ€s fueling the rise? The data excludes international events, pointing instead to WWEâ€s reduced number of domestic tapings and house shows, which have created a scarcity effect. With fewer chances to see WWE live, demand is driving up price tags.
Still, fans are showing up. Ticket distribution and sales have grown for the third consecutive year, even with the rising costs. WrestleTix estimates an average of 11,500 tickets distributed per episode of RAW and SmackDown in 2025 — up slightly from 11,000 in 2024. Pollstar shows actual sales hitting about 12,200 tickets per event, up from:
- 11,400 in 2024
- 9,800 in 2023
- 7,800 in both 2022 and 2021
Even in the most recent quarter (June through September 2025), WWEâ€s average attendance held steady at around 10,800, but ticket prices skyrocketed — jumping from $75 to $118 on average.
With WWEâ€s pricing now outpacing broader industry trends, fans may soon need to weigh whether the in-person experience is worth the premium cost.
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